HP ProLiant XL230a Gen9 User Manual page 39

CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause
damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the
processor retaining bracket.
CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor locking
levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can damage the
processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever.
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Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
Clean the old thermal grease from the heatsink with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate
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before continuing.
Apply all the grease to the top of the processor in the following pattern to ensure even distribution.
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